34 Years of Advocating Conservation Through Visual Storytelling, Taman Safari Continues to Hold the International Animal Photo & Video Competition
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI) continues to hold the 34th edition of International Animal Photo & Video Competition (IAPVC) under the theme "The Picture of Nature's Secret", reinforcing its commitment to conservation through visual storytelling.
Hans Manansang, Director of Commercial & Business Taman Safari Indonesia highlighted the power of digital media in raising awareness. "With over 4.9 billion social media users worldwide, visual content is 40% more effective in conveying messages. IAPVC has the potential to bridge creative expression with environmental consciousness in a relevant and impactful way."
To embrace current trends, IAPVC 2025 introduces a video category, encouraging broader creative participation. TSI will also hold an IAPVC Roadshow across its three major parks: Taman Safari Solo, Taman Safari Bogor, and Taman Safari Prigen.
Rizki Handayani, Deputy of Industry and Investment at the Ministry of Tourism, emphasized that conservation cannot be accomplished in isolation. Competitions like IAPVC serve as important platforms to foster public participation through cross-sector creative approaches. The Ministry of Tourism also expressed appreciation for TSI's consistent efforts in organizing IAPVC as a valuable contribution to Indonesia's creative economy.
"This competition proves that visual works are not only artistically valuable but also carry significant economic potential and social impact."
Since its inception in 1991, IAPVC has grown into a global competition. In 2024, the competition welcomed more than 8,000 participants and received over 23,000 entries.
Running from June 12 to August 30, 2025, the competition is inviting professional photographers, photography enthusiasts, creative communities, and social media content creators. The 34th IAPVC will also feature a jury panel composed of professional photographers and journalists.
The launch of IAPVC 2025 concluded with a spectacular performance of the LILA Show, an iconic presentation at Enchanting Valley that embodies the spirit of conservation advocacy. For more information please visit https://iapvc.tamansafari.com/
Through initiatives such as IAPVC, Taman Safari Indonesia continues to affirm its global leadership in conservation, uniting creativity and advocacy to protect endangered wildlife. With four international certifications and over 20 national awards, Taman Safari remains a proud symbol of Indonesia's commitment to conservation and education. For further information about Taman Safari Indonesia please visit https://tamansafari.com/. Let every creation be a voice for the Earth, its wildlife, and our shared future.
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